The message behind this song is scriptural based on I Corinthians 9:24. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."(NIV)
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Eyes Wide Open
Sara Groves Lyrics
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Bathroom doors turned billboards
No place left untouched without the mumblin
Tell me what I need, tell me what I want
Worship the things that we've made with our own hands
In so deep I don't even know it, I don't even know it
Rubbing these sticks till the air is thick
Tell me what I need, tell me what I want
Worship the things that we made
With our own hands
Oh I'm gonna find the truth
Even if it kills me
Oh I gotta get a new view
The only way I know to
Oh I gotta keep my eyes wide open
Keep my eyes wide open
Diggin in the dirt till it hurts
Won't come up for air don't care
How long it takes me
I get tired want to just get by can't I get by
But I can't cuz there's a
Fire in my bones, fire in my bones
Burnin in my bones
When the lights come up on this town
When the thing goes down wanna be found
When the lights come up on this
When the lights come up on this town
When the thing goes down
Wanna be found tryin
When the lights come up
Wanna be telling the truth
The song 'Eyes Wide Open' by Sara Groves is a reflection of modern-day society and its consumerist mindset. The first verse talks about how we have layers of lies that we may not know about ourselves due to our obsession with social media and self-image. The lines "Bathroom doors turned billboards, No place left untouched without the mumblin" conveys the idea that everywhere we go, we are bombarded with ads, social media posts, and images that tell us what we need and want. We have become so enamored with the things we create with our own hands that we have started worshipping them. The second verse refers to the fact that we are all so immersed in this culture of consumerism that we don't even know we are in it. We are so caught up in our lives, trying to create something, that we forget to take a step back and be inspired. Yet, we want to find out what we really need and want.
The chorus talks about how the singer is determined to find the truth even if it kills her. She wants to look at things from a new perspective and keep her eyes wide open, which nowadays seems like an impossible task to do. The line "Diggin in the dirt till it hurts" highlights how she is willing to put in the effort to find the truth, no matter the cost, and won't stop until she gets it. The line "Fire in my bones" is a metaphor for passion and desire to find the truth. The song's final verse speaks about how the singer wants to be found trying, even when the lights come up, and everything goes down. She wants to be telling the truth, even if it's not the popular narrative.
Overall, the song highlights how our current society has become so immersed in the consumerist culture that we forget to be true to ourselves. The singer is determined to find the truth and be honest, even if it means going against the norms. The song's message is one of resilience, perseverance, and a desire to find truth in a world that often wants us to focus on superficial things and material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got layers of lies that I don't even know about yet
My web of deception has become so complex that I am no longer aware of the lies I'm telling myself.
Bathroom doors turned billboards
Public restrooms are now covered with advertisements, giving us no escape from the constant bombardment of marketing messages.
No place left untouched without the mumblin
Silence has become a rarity in our world, as we are constantly surrounded by the hum of technology and the chatter of other people.
Tell me what I need, tell me what I want
I have become so disconnected from my own inner voice that I am looking to outside sources to dictate my desires and needs.
Worship the things that we've made with our own hands
We have become so focused on creating and consuming material goods that we have lost sight of more important values and priorities.
In so deep I don't even know it, I don't even know it
The extent of my entanglement in this complex system of lies and manufactured desires has become so deep that I am no longer even aware of it.
Rubbing these sticks till the air is thick
We are exerting so much effort and energy in trying to create something new that the atmosphere around us has become dense and suffocating.
No spark no heart no inspiration
Despite our efforts to create, we are finding ourselves devoid of any real passion or motivation to continue.
Oh I'm gonna find the truth / Even if it kills me
I am determined to uncover the truth and see through the lies, no matter the personal cost or sacrifice required.
Oh I gotta get a new view / The only way I know to
I recognize that I need to change my perspective and my way of thinking in order to gain a clearer understanding of the world around me.
Oh I gotta keep my eyes wide open / Keep my eyes wide open
I am committed to being vigilant and aware, refusing to let myself be lulled into complacency or deception again.
Diggin in the dirt till it hurts / Won't come up for air don't care / How long it takes me
I am willing to put in the effort and sacrifice required to uncover the truth, even if it is a difficult and painful process.
I get tired want to just get by can't I get by / But I can't cuz there's a / Fire in my bones, fire in my bones / Burnin in my bones
There are moments where I want to give up and just settle for the status quo, but I can't ignore the burning passion inside me that drives me to uncover the truth.
When the lights come up on this town / When the thing goes down wanna be found
When everything is revealed and exposed, I want to be on the right side of history and not be one of those caught up in the lies and deception.
Wanna be found tryin / When the lights come up / Wanna be telling the truth
I may not always get it right, but I want to be known for standing up for what is right and being honest, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Audrey Assad
such a trippy amazing video. I affirm this bold choice. :)
veggiet2009
I've listened to this song so much over the years, but this is the first time I've noticed the music video... At least I think I would've remembered people in... Masks
John Grauman
❤️
wayoflight
I don't get the video. :-\
Tony Gville
Burn the Mask's 👍 Viva Cristo Rey 💪🙏
Simeon 2
I love the song though..
Simeon 2
Me neither😆
Julie P
weird : {
Mrs Mess
This video is very timely during this Qanon Great Awakening. She's a prophet and doesn't know it.
hobhamwich
The awakening to pizza parlor sex rings in basements that don't exist and never existed.